PTEC108 Pharmacology II

PTEC 108 Pharmacology II is part two of a two-part course that continues with the study of drugs and their properties, effects, and therapeutic value in the major drug categories. The course offers direct contact with a pharmacist and the opportunity to collaborate and illustrate scope of practice. Upon completion, students will be able to place major drugs into correct therapeutic categories and identify indications, side effects, and trade and generic names. Students will learn the essentials of pharmacology and how it relates to dispensing and patient safety. Medical terminology is presented in an independent-study format that allows the learner to acquire medical language skills to prepare for working with other health-care professionals.